Border Protection Officer: Guarding Borders & Enforcing Laws

Jobtome; Hardwick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Generous leave program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of entrants.

CBPOs benefit from federal employment packages, including health insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan. Selection incentives may apply, with potential for overtime and career progression to higher grades.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility requires either a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and enforcement procedures is essential.
• Ability to assess admissibility and conduct inspections at borders.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Manage inspections and ensure compliance with entry requirements.
• Protect the flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

CBP regulations knowledge

Observation and interviewing

Judgment and decision making

Counter-smuggling and fraud control

Physical inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of entrants.

CBPOs benefit from federal employment packages, including health insurance and a Thrift Savings Plan. Selection incentives may apply, with potential for overtime and career progression to higher grades.